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Sachin Kumar Sharma¹, Sandra Gajević², Lokesh Kumar Sharma³

¹Surface Science and Tribology Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar 201314, India.

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Summary

Magnesium-titanium (Mg-Ti) alloys offer improved biocompatibility and corrosion resistance for biodegradable medical implants. These alloys show promise for temporary orthopedic applications, reducing the need for removal surgeries.

Keywords:

ball-milling biodegradable corrosion magnesium spark plasma sintering

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Materials Engineering
Orthopedic Research

Background:

Magnesium (Mg) is a promising biodegradable implant material due to biocompatibility and reduced stress shielding.
Rapid degradation and poor corrosion resistance limit Mg's use in physiological conditions.
Integrating titanium (Ti) into Mg enhances mechanical and corrosion properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the potential of Magnesium-Titanium (Mg-Ti) alloys as advanced biodegradable materials for medical implants.
To evaluate the impact of titanium incorporation on the properties and performance of magnesium-based alloys.
To explore the application of Mg-Ti alloys in temporary orthopedic implants.

Main Methods:

Mg-Ti alloys were fabricated using mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering (SPS).
Corrosion resistance was assessed in simulated body fluids, with a focus on the Mg80-Ti20 composition.
Cytotoxicity was evaluated using pre-osteoblastic cells.

Main Results:

Spark plasma sintering (SPS) produced bulk Mg-Ti materials with enhanced structural integrity and corrosion resistance.
The Mg80-Ti20 alloy demonstrated superior corrosion resistance in simulated body fluids.
Mg-Ti alloys exhibited no significant toxicity when tested on pre-osteoblastic cells.
Composites with polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) were formed, regulating degradation and pH stability.

Conclusions:

Mg-Ti alloys present a viable solution to overcome the limitations of pure magnesium for biomedical applications.
These alloys are suitable for temporary orthopedic implants, providing load-bearing support during fracture healing.
Further research into consolidation methods and the interplay between corrosion and mechanical loading is recommended for broader clinical application.